Armie Hammer Thriller ‘Citizen Vigilante’ Closes First Sales (AFM Exclusive)
The action thriller, directed by Uwe Boll, is one of Hammer's first indie projects since being dropped by his agency over alleged sexual misconduct.
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Lauren Morais and Diane Morgan Join Marvel Series ‘VisionQuest’ at Disney+ (EXCLUSIVE)
Newcomer Lauren Morais and Diane Morgan, best known on TV screens for her comedy creation Philomena Cunk, have joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as part of the upcoming Disney+ series “VisionQuest.” Described as the third part of a trilogy that includes “WandaVision” and
Jean Prewitt Bids Farewell to AFM: “I Never Planned to Stay for 25 Years”
After a quarter century leading the American Film Market, the IFTA chief reflects on the highs, the headaches and what comes next for indie film.
Amazon Claims Prime Video Ad Reach Is 315 Million
Amazon is the latest of the big ad-supported streamers to lay claim to what it portrays as a growing audience — even though the numbers aren’t vetted by standard measurement services. The digital giant said Tuesday that its Prime Video streaming service now reaches more than
New ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ VR Game ‘Empire City’ Unveils Turtles’ Lair Gameplay Footage (EXCLUSIVE)
Upcoming VR game “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City” plans to focus on one part of the turtles’ lives that often gets overshadowed by the butt-kicking action in other “TMNT”-inspired games: time spent bonding with your brothers in your cozy lair in the sewers. In a new
‘Buzzheart,’ From Jason Blum and Wes Craven Collaborator Dennis Iliadis, Sells in North America, Germany, Latin America Before the AFM (EXCLUSIVE)
“Buzzheart,” the latest feature from Dennis Iliadis, director of the Blumhouse-backed “Delirium” and Wes Craven remake “The Last House on the Left,” has closed North America (Dark Star Pictures) and Germany Austria, and Switzerland (Busch Media) before this year’s American Film
Thai Horror Hit ‘Death Whisperer 3′ to Mark FearFolks’ India Launch (EXCLUSIVE)
Bangkok-based horror distribution and production studio FearFolks is launching operations in India, the company revealed at the American Film Market (AFM). The third installment of Thailand’s hit horror franchise “Death Whisperer” will serve as the company’s inaugural release
Sally Kirkland, Best Actress Oscar Nominee for ‘Anna,’ Dead at 84
The Golden Globe winner was part of Andy Warhol’s factory and also appeared in films like The Sting , The Way We Were , and JFK
Joe Alwyn, Benedict Wong and Sheila Atim Join Jury for 2026 BAFTA Rising Star Award
The trio gathered with a host of industry experts to narrow down the list of contenders before the final vote is put to the British public.
Timothée Chalamet Is a Man on a Mission in Ping-Pong-Filled ‘Marty Supreme’ Trailer
The highly anticipated film, directed by Josh Safdie, will arrive in theaters on Christmas Day
‘Marty Supreme’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet Is a Best Actor Oscar Frontrunner in A24’s Ping Pong Epic
A24 has released a new trailer for “Marty Supreme,” Josh Safdie’s sports dramedy starring Timothée Chalamet as table-tennis prodigy Marty Mauser. Set in the 1950s, “Marty Supreme” follows Marty Mauser as he chases his dream of becoming a table-tennis champion. The film is a
‘Sinners’ Star Michael B. Jordan to Receive Icon Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival
The Film Awards will take place on Jan. 3, with the festival running Jan. 2 to Jan. 13.
‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ Review: Jesse Eisenberg Leads an Expanded Team of Magicians in a Worthy Third Sleight-of-Hand Thriller
Eisenberg is verbally locked and loaded, ramping up the one-upmanship, tossing the direct-gaze insults, keeping each encounter wired with tension.
Time-Travel Adventure ‘The Secret Floor’ Closes Distribution Deals Ahead of AFM Screening (EXCLUSIVE)
Sales agency The Playmaker has closed several distribution deals for the live-action children’s film “The Secret Floor,” following its festival run. The film will screen on Wednesday at AFM. The time-travel adventure has been picked up for distribution in the Baltics (Unlimited
Misan Harriman Doc ‘Shoot the People’ Bought by Watermelon Pictures for Worldwide Rights, Sets AFM Launch (EXCLUSIVE)
“Shoot the People,” the documentary about the life and work of renowned photographer and activist Misan Harriman, has been acquired by Watermelon Pictures for worldwide distribution rights. From BAFTA-winning director Andy Mundy-Castle (“White Nanny, Black Child”), the film —
Michael B. Jordan to Receive Icon Award at Palm Springs International Film Awards
Michael B. Jordan will receive this year’s Icon Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards, taking place on Jan. 3 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The festival will run from Jan. 2-12, and will be presented by Kering and sponsored by Entertainment Tonight.
Christopher Jenkins on Board to Direct ‘Dreamers – The Hunt for Shadowclaw’ as Epsilon Reveals First Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Christopher Jenkins has come on board to direct 3D CGI animated feature film “Dreamers – The Hunt for Shadowclaw,” following the international success of his previous feature “10 Lives.” Epsilon has sealed early distribution deals on “Dreamers – The Hunt for Shadowclaw,” which
Sally Kirkland, Oscar Nominee for ‘Anna,’ Dies at 84
Sally Kirkland, the effervescent blonde actress who was Oscar-nominated for the independent film “Anna” in 1987, has died. She was 84. Her representative, Michael Greene, confirmed to Variety that Kirkland died early Tuesday morning in Palm Springs, Calif. She was put on
Sally Kirkland, Uninhibited Actress and Oscar Nominee for ‘Anna,’ Dies at 84
One of the first actresses to appear nude in a legitimate stage play, she worked for Terrence McNally, Andy Warhol, Oliver Stone and Ron Howard.
Pope Leo Woos Hollywood With Cate Blanchett, Chris Pine, Dave Franco and More Top Talents Set to Attend Special Audience
Pope Leo is set to host a Hollywood gathering at the Vatican. The Chicago-born pontiff — who is also the first pope from the U.S. — will be holding a special audience at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Saturday morning to be attended by dozens of stars including Cate
Cairo Industry Days Aims to Reinforce the Egyptian Film Industry’s Pivotal Position Within the Arab World
Cairo Industry Days – the industry sidebar of the Cairo Intl. Film Festival – is returning with an enhanced co-production market, an ambitious slate of projects in the Cairo Film Connection, a wide range of workshops, and a new mentoring program – Cairo Pro-Meet. The festival
Palme d’Or Winner Lluís Miñarro Talks ‘Emergency Exit,’ ‘70s Barcelona, Naomi Kawase and How He Came to Produce ‘Uncle Boonmee’
Few films at this year’s Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival will play with so many ideas, or are steeped with so many strands of modern culture, than “Emergency Exit,” the third fiction feature as a director of Lluís Miñarro, a producer of Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s Palme d’Or
Til Schweiger, Charlie Gillespie Board Chess Action Thriller ‘Contra’
The duo joins Kal Penn, Booboo Stewart and Nicole Elizabeth Berger in the directorial debut for the Emmy-nominated producer Artisha Mann-Cooper.
BBC Resigning Director General Tim Davie Acknowledges ‘Mistake’ in Trump Speech Editing, but Tells Staff: ‘We’ve Got to Fight for Our Journalism’
Outgoing BBC director general Tim Davie, who resigned on Sunday amid a scandal over documentary program “Panorama’s” editing of Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 speech, addressed his staff at the broadcaster’s headquarters on Tuesday. According to BBC News, Davie acknowledged during a
Antonio Banderas Set for Award at Torino Film Festival Ahead of ‘Pain and Glory’ Screening
Antonio Banderas will be honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Torino Film Festival in Turin, Italy, where the Oscar-nominated actor will present a special screening of Pedro Almodóvar’s semi-autobiographical 2019 drama “Pain and Glory.” Banderas will receive
‘Squid Game’ Star O Yeong-su Acquitted of Sexual Misconduct by South Korean Appeals Court
An appellate court in South Korea has overturned the sexual misconduct conviction of O Yeong-su, an 81-year-old actor who starred in Netflix’s global phenomenon “Squid Game,” according to the Yonhap News Agency. The Suwon District Court on Tuesday acquitted O, reversing a lower
Why Lithuanian Oscar Contender ‘The Southern Chronicles’ Looks Like a Film From the 1990s
Ignas Miskinis on his creative vision for the coming-of-age movie, starring Dziugas Grinys and adapted from a Rimantas Kmita novel, MTV, "Mr. Vain," rugby, and why he didn't feel nostalgia for the '90s.
Psychics Told Kim Kardashian She Would Pass the Bar Exam. She Didn’t
“They’re all full pathological liars — don’t believe anything they say,” she shared on social media
Jon Stewart Tears Into Democrats for Caving on Government Shutdown: ‘I Can’t F-cking Believe It’
“Not even a full week removed from the best election night results they’ve had in years,” the host noted
‘The Santa Clause’: THR’s 1994 Review
On Nov. 11, 1994, Buena Vista unveiled the Tim Allen holiday starrer in theaters.
‘Sirat’ Named Best Feature at Denver Film Festival
The 48th Colorado festival, presented by Denver Film, wrapped Sunday after hosting boldfaced names like Lucy Liu, Delroy Lindo, Gus Van Sant, Imogen Poots, Ben Foster, Niecy Nash-Betts and Zoey Deutch.
‘Predator: Badlands’ Dominates U.K., Ireland Box Office
Disney’s “Predator: Badlands” ruled the U.K. and Ireland box office, opening to £2.3 million ($3.1 million), according to Comscore. The high-octane franchise entry easily outpaced Sony’s “The Choral,” which debuted at No. 2 with $1.2 million. Paramount’s “Regretting You” was in
Tatsuya Nakadai, Legendary Japanese Actor in ‘Ran’ and ‘Harakiri,’ Dies at 92
He also starred in filmmaker Masaki Kobayashi's 'The Human Condition' trilogy.
Jon Stewart Slams Democrats for Conceding in Government Shutdown Fight: ‘They F—ing Caved’
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart came after Democrats for voting to end the government shutdown without extending subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, which is the primary issue the Left has fought for throughout the 41-day stoppage. “They fucking caved
Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese Film Legend That Starred in ‘Ran,’ ‘Harakiri’ and ‘The Human Condition’ Trilogy, Dies at 92
Tatsuya Nakadai, one of Japan’s most celebrated stage and screen actors who was a frequent collaborator of director Masaki Kobayashi and led Akira Kurosawa titles such as “Ran,” “Kagemusha” and “High and Low,” has died. He was 92. Nakadai’s death was reported Tuesday in Japan
Sony Lifts Forecast as Music Division Soars on ‘Demon Slayer’ Boom
Sony Group Corporation lifted its annual earnings forecast after posting double-digit profit growth for the July–September quarter, fueled by strong performances in its music and image sensor businesses that offset softness in gaming and consumer electronics. The Tokyo-based
Jeff Goldblum ‘Stopped Eating Meat’ After Grappling with Themes of Animal Cruelty in ‘Wicked: For Good’: ‘It’s Changed Me’
Jeff Goldblum says he’s gone vegetarian after playing the Wizard of Oz in Jon M. Chu’s blockbuster sequel “Wicked: For Good.” During a recent interview on “This Morning,” Goldblum discussed how lucky he feels to play such an impactful role as the Wizard at age 73. He also added
Florence Pugh Says ‘I’ve Had Good and Bad’ Intimacy Coordinators and the Job Is ‘Still Figuring Itself Out’: ‘I’ve Had a S— Example Where Someone Made It So Awkward’
Florence Pugh appeared on the latest episode of “The Louis Theroux Podcast” and spoke openly about her experience with intimacy coordinators on film sets. Intimacy coordinators have become an industry standard, although the job has proven divisive in Hollywood. Pugh described
Antone’s Nightclub in Austin Seals Its 50th Anniversary With a Landmark 50-Year Lease Deal: How the Blues Mecca Is Moving Into Its Second Half-Century
Fresh lettering has gone up on the marquee at Antone’s nightclub in Austin: “Forever.” That may err on the side of slightly wishful thinking, but the club at least has a better head start on eternal life than most. The nationally celebrated mecca for blues and other roots music
Glasgow Film Fest Sets “Truth to Power” Retrospective, Sweden Country Focus
Paul Gallagher, head of program for Glasgow Film, which runs the fest, reflected on the legacy of Robert Redford: “With his classic ‘All the President’s Men’ serving as a starting point, ‘Truth to Power’ focuses on filmmakers who have taken on daunting targets.”
Inside NewFest 37’s Celebration of Queer Rebellion: “Long Live the Outsider”
Select filmmakers and artists from the 2025 lineup discuss how the two-week event captured LGBTQ people both outside and inside the margins of Hollywood and larger society.
With ‘Predator: Badlands’ in Theaters, Here’s How to Get the Other Films in the Franchise on Blu-ray Online
With the release of “Predator: Badlands” in theaters in early November, expectations were exceeded with the movie taking in more than $80 million at the worldwide box office. “Predator” is more popular than ever, so it’s a good time to pick up the other films in the franchise
Music Industry Moves: SZA and Jon and Vinny’s Team Up to Support SNAP Recipients
SZA and Los Angeles-based Italian restaurant Jon and Vinny‘s have teamed up to provide 1,400 free meals for people struggling without SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. SZA’s own NOT Charity is behind the partnership. “Yall know how much I love Jon and
Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey Bid Farewell to Oz as ‘Wicked: For Good’ Cast Thrills London at Europe Premiere
In their last outing as Glinda, Elphaba and Fiyero, respectively, the trio lead Jon M. Chu's 'Wicked' follow-up, set for a Nov. 21 theatrical release.
‘Wednesday’ Star Catherine Zeta-Jones Wants Danny DeVito to Play Cousin It: ‘He’s Gonna Kill Me for That’
How does “Wednesday” top its Season 2 guest appearance of Lady Gaga? With Danny DeVito, says Catherine Zeta-Jones, who stars as Morticia on the Netflix series. Zeta-Jones’ husband, Michael Douglas, and DeVito have been friends for decades. “I don’t know how Danny DeVito hasn’t
‘South Park’ Creators Explain Their Extreme Anti-MAGA Turn: ‘Politics Became Pop Culture’
"We’re just very down-the-middle guys,” Trey Parker said. “Any extremists of any kind we make fun of"
David Ellison Downplays Paramount’s Need to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery: ‘There’s No Must-Have for Us’
David Ellison downplayed Paramount’s need to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery during a conference call with Wall Street analysts on Monday after the company unveiled earnings that reflect the uphill climb that it faces in revitalizing its film and TV assets. “It’s important to
Paramount+ to Hike U.S. Prices in January 2026
David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is planning to spend more on content — and at the same time, it’s going to charge more for streaming. The company, in reporting its Q3 2025 results, said that its “ongoing investments in Paramount+ are enhancing the value we deliver to
Kelly Clarkson Says Ex-Manager Told Her to Get a Boob Job and She Fired Back: ‘Why Don’t You Get a D— Job?’
Kelly Clarkson revealed during a recent show as part of her Studio Sessions residency in Las Vegas that her ex-manager suggested she get plastic surgery for her breasts when she was starting out in the music industry after her “American Idol” victory (via E! News). “I had some
‘The Motherload’: 20th Television to Develop Series Adaptation of Sarah Hoover Memoir (EXCLUSIVE)
Sarah Hoover’s bestselling memoir “The Motherload: Episodes From the Brink of Motherhood” is in development as a drama series at 20th Television, sources tell Variety. Stuart Zicherman is attached as the showrunner, and Hoover will co-write the pilot with Sas Goldberg (“Only
